John Edwin Goughenour recently retired from Highmark where he had worked for almost 28 years as supervisor of the command center.

Goughenour, 56, of Enola, died June 23 at home.

He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of California. He was a member of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg and volunteered at Downtown Daily Bread.

He also was a member of the West Shore Elks Lodge and the Quentin Riding Club. An avid world traveler, he started his own company in retirement called Classic Tours for the Travel Connoisseur.

Surviving are his parents, Edwin and Margaret (Moore) Goughenour of Eighty-Four; a son, John Christopher Goughenour of Mechanicsburg; a brother, Scott Goughenour of Drums; a sister, Kelly Thomas and husband, Sean, of Canonsburg; a nephew, Matthew Thomas and niece, Cara Goughenour.

From his guest book:

"He was a great neighbor and a truly genuine, sweet and incredibly nice man who will be dearly missed in our little neighborhood."

-- Deborah Leonard, Enola

"Please know he will never be forgotten. He was a great leader, mentor and friend -- not to mention prankster! He was part of the Highmark nightshift family. He taught us a lot and pushed us all to succeed in our careers."

-- H. McCurdy, Shippensburg

"I have many fond memories of working with John. He was a good friend and mentor. Rest in peace, John. Your smile was contagious and I will remember it often."

-- Steve McGraw, Harrisburg

"John, you were a kind, bright positive person. Always nice to talk with and laugh with."

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